After six years away from the spotlight, Jessy Mendiola is back—and she’s not easing into it.
The actress is making her long-awaited return via “Sins of the Father,” a dark, high-stakes crime thriller featuring a powerhouse cast including Gerald Anderson, RK Bagatsing, Francine Diaz, and Seth Fedelin.
But behind the scenes, Jessy admits her comeback was anything but easy.
“Kasi antagal kong nawala and I was afraid na baka hindi ko kayanin lalo na’t very challenging yung role ko sa show,” she shares. “So, hindi lang kaba ang naramdaman ko kung hindi takot talaga.”
Her nerves were especially palpable on set particularly while doing her first few scenes.
“Honestly, dun sa mga unang scenes na ginawa ko lalo ako ninerbiyos kasi obvious na kinalawang talaga ako,” she reveals. “Mabuti na lang din, very supportive lahat. Pati ang director namin at ang buong production team, inalalayan talaga din nila ako.”
One key source of strength? Husband Luis Manzano.
“Wala ako masabi sa support niya sa akin,” Jessy says. “Actually, siya ang nag-push na bumalik ako sa acting. Siya rin ang nag-boost sa confidence ko nung mga time na nagda-doubt ako sa sarili ko.”
Jessy’s also eyeing a return to the “ASAP” stage.
“Gusto kong maramdaman ulit ng mga tao na kahit mommy na ako, I am still comfortable with myself, with my body, na kaya ko bumalik sa dancing.”
As for what’s next, she said, “Dream ko talaga makatrabaho si Luis or kahit si mom, (Vilma Santos-Recto)… kahit hindi naman sila sabay. Hopefully, with Luis, hosting. Kay mom naman, movie. Sana.”
And if given the chance to remake one of her past projects? “Siguro ‘Maria Mercedes.’ Feeling ko mas-mabibigay ko ng 100 percent yung emotions, yung sensuality… mas-mapapaganda ko pa.”
